Grab a Byte: Embedded Systems Insights – Issue #3
Join us for the latest trends and breakthroughs in embedded technology, useful tips to enhance your embedded systems design and highlights from ByteSnap.
Embedded Systems around the World
Liquid metal wiring technique shows promise for flexible electronics & the industry
Embedded systems market for electric vehicles set to grow further
Shift in embedded development industry with rise of no-code tools
Embedded systems the driving force behind Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
Industry Insights & Tips
Overcoming HMI Design Challenges
FreeRTOS vs Linux for Embedded Systems
What is Firmware? Inside Firmware Development [Guide]
ByteSnap Highlights
ByteSnap’s Business Development Manager helps organise spectacular charity event
Offbeat
From Pixels to Possibilities: A Glimpse into the Future of Gaming with AI
Liquid metal wiring technique shows promise for flexible electronics & the industry. A new development in liquid metal wiring technology looks promising for flexible electronics. This method could change how we create bendable devices and help with existing industry challenges. While the electronics sector has seen improved sentiment due to rising demand and lower costs, this new technique could further boost trust in the market. However, there are still concerns about low backlogs and capacity utilisation, and manufacturers continue to feel pressure from impending rising labour costs.
Embedded systems market for electric vehicles set to grow further. The global embedded system market for electric vehicles is growing fast, driven by increasing need for more advanced automotive technologies. These systems help enhance vehicle performance, safety, and connectivity. The market is expected to grow further, with a focus on developing more sophisticated embedded solutions for battery management, powertrain control, and advanced driver assistance systems. This trend aligns with the broader shift towards electrification in the automotive industry.
Shift in embedded development industry with rise of no-code tools. The embedded systems industry is experiencing a notable shift with the rise of no-code development platforms. Initially dismissed as a passing trend, these tools are gaining traction for rapid prototyping and IoT applications, enabling non-programmers to contribute effectively. While challenges remain in complex, safety-critical systems, the technology is evolving, with some platforms integrating low-code elements. As the industry embraces digital transformation, no-code tools are set to reshape development processes and accelerate project timelines in the coming years.
Embedded systems the driving force behind Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The embedded systems industry is playing an important role in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), alongside IoT, AI. Edge processing and networking will be key for the next phase of automation. Security is a big concern, prompting a focus on robust measures like hardware roots of trust and over-the-air updates. The industry is also preparing for future challenges, including quantum computing, by developing post-quantum cryptography solutions. Cryptographic agility and resilience will be vital for long-term security in embedded systems.
Overcoming HMI Design Challenges
In our latest guide, we look at 10 challenges that can pop-up when designing Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) for embedded systems. From environmental considerations to cross-platform consistency, we break down common mistakes and ways to fix them.
Our approach covers everything from user-centric design principles to future-proofing interfaces. We share practical strategies for balancing complex functionality with ease-of-use, whilst ensuring systems remain accessible and adaptable.
These insights are especially helpful for embedded systems engineers and electronic product designers working to create easy-to-use, reliable interfaces. The guide gives clear solutions for handling real-time data, maintaining cross-platform consistency, and meeting different user’s needs/
Whether you're developing industrial controls, consumer electronics, or specialised equipment, these HMI design rules can help simplify your development process. They can also help you create effective, easy-to-use interfaces that stand the test of time.
FreeRTOS vs Linux for Embedded Systems
In our guide, we share a 10-step approach to debugging your product. Our troubleshooting method includes everything from gathering evidence to recreating the problem, to breaking down the issue and applying fixes.
It's designed to help find and resolve even the toughest bugs in complex product designs. The guide shares practical tips for dealing with challenging scenarios like intermittent faults or 'disappearing' issues.
By following this step-by-step guide, development teams can cut down delays and get product designs back on track faster.
Whether you're working on embedded systems, IoT devices, or other complex technologies, these debugging strategies can help make your life easier, streamlining the process of product refinement before launch.
What is Firmware? Inside Firmware Development [Guide]
Our guide on firmware development offers expert insights into this critical component of electronic devices. It covers the fundamentals of firmware, explaining its important role in managing hardware components and enabling device functionality. It also outlines the typical firmware architecture, including bootloaders, OS kernels, device drivers, middleware, and application code.
The guide presents a detailed 9-step embedded system firmware development workflow, covering everything from requirements analysis to documentation.
ByteSnap's Embedded Systems Engineer, Anthony Wall, demystifies firmware development, explains why it's critical for devices, and provides an inside look at processes, best practices, and trends.
This in-depth exploration of firmware development practices offers practical advice for engineers and developers working on embedded systems, IoT devices, and other complex technologies. By following these guidelines, teams can streamline their development process, improve product quality, and accelerate time-to-market for their electronic devices.
ByteSnap’s Business Development Manager helps organise spectacular charity event
Last weekend, our Business Development Manager Robert Meeks, once again played a key role in organising the spectacular annual fireworks display at Kenilworth Castle.
This much-loved tradition has raised over £1 million for charity across the past 25 years, and we couldn’t be prouder of Rob & everyone at #KenilworthRoundTable who work tirelessly to put this together each year
From Pixels to Possibilities: A Glimpse into the Future of Gaming with AI
AI companies Decart and Etched have created an AI-generated version of Minecraft, showcasing the future of real-time video generation. This proof-of-concept employs next-frame prediction, trained on millions of gameplay hours, allowing for a playable environment without traditional coding. While currently limited in resolution and prone to errors, the technology could enable users to verbally modify game environments. Future advancements, including a new AI chip called Sohu, may pave the way for more interactive gaming experiences...Read more here >>
